Denton County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Denton County - Denton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Denton County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Denton County located in the map, major cities in Denton county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Denton County, Texas

Map of Denton County, Texas

Denton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Denton. As per 2020 census, the population of Denton County is 941647 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 888 sq mi (2,300 km2). Denton County was established on 1846.

Facts about Denton County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNorth Texas / Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
County SeatDenton
Named AfterJohn B. Denton
Established1846
Organized1846
Coordinates33.2148° N, 97.1331° W
Total Area~953 sq mi
Land Area~878 sq mi
Water Area~75 sq mi
Population (2020)~906,422
Population RankOne of the fastest-growing counties in both Texas and the U.S.
Major CitiesDenton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Carrollton (part), The Colony
Main IndustriesEducation, Technology, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing
Major AirportDenton Enterprise Airport; DFW International Airport nearby
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForUniversity of North Texas, Texas Woman’s University, Music & arts scene, Lewisville Lake
Websitehttps://www.dentoncounty.gov

Top Attractions in Denton County, Texas

  • Downtown Denton Square – Lively shops, cafés, live music, and a historic courthouse.
  • Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum – Exhibits on regional history and culture.
  • Lewisville Lake – Boating, fishing, swimming, and lakeside parks.
  • Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Isle du Bois & Johnson Branch – Trails, camping, and nature viewing.
  • Little Chapel in the Woods – Beautiful historic chapel at TWU.
  • University of North Texas Campus – Arts, music, and cultural attractions.
  • Denton Community Market – Farmers market with local vendors and live entertainment.
  • Arbor Hills Nature Preserve (Nearby in Plano) – Popular trails and scenic overlooks.
  • Zone Action Park – Go-karting, mini-golf, and family fun.
  • Old Alton Bridge (“Goatman’s Bridge”) – Historic iron bridge with folklore and hiking trails.

Cities & Towns in Denton County, Texas

Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound (partly), Carrollton (partly), Little Elm, Corinth, Highland Village, The Colony, Sanger, Aubrey, Krum, Argyle, Roanoke, Justin, Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek, Shady Shores, Trophy Club (partly), Northlake, Krugerville, Paloma Creek, Providence Village